Driving on a Slovenian motorway without a valid e-vignette costs €300. A wrong license plate on your vignette counts as no vignette, so check the plate before you pay. You can correct a mistake until the vignette becomes valid, and the cheapest fix is a 7-day vignette for €16. These are 2026 rules and prices.
Last verified: 2 November 2026
Slovenia Vignette Fines 2027: What You Pay and How to Avoid It
Slovenia uses an electronic vignette (e-vinjeta) linked to your license plate. You must have a valid one before you enter any motorway (avtocesta) or expressway (hitra cesta). Cameras read plates automatically, so nobody stops you to ask. If the system finds no valid vignette for your plate, the fine is €300.
The Cost of a Mistake
The fine is €300, and each motorway entry without a valid vignette can count as a separate violation. In Slovenia, a minor-offence fine is usually halved if you pay it within 8 days. Read the notice you receive for the exact deadline. Still, the simplest way to save money is to buy the €16 weekly vignette for a car.
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E-Vignette Rules and Vehicle Classes
Buy the vignette on the official DARS shop (evinjeta.dars.si), at petrol stations or at border crossings. In 2026, a car (Class 2A) pays €16 for 7 days and €32 for a month. Class 2A is for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and up to 1.3 meters high above the front axle. Taller vehicles, such as vans and campervans, are Class 2B and pay more. See all current rates in my guide to Slovenia vignette prices.
The Most Common Mistake: A Wrong License Plate
DARS says the most common error is a wrong plate. People leave out the area code at the start (such as LJ or MB), swap the order of characters, type the letter O instead of the digit 0, or copy an old plate from the registration document. A plate that does not match your car means the toll is not paid, and a camera can then fine you €300.
How to fix a mistake:
- The vignette is not valid yet: Correct the plate. If you bought online, log in and use the plate and the serial number from your receipt. If you bought at a shop or petrol station, ask the seller to correct it.
- The vignette is already valid: You cannot change the data yourself. Contact the DARS call center, which is open 24/7. The number is on the official contact page.
You can buy a vignette up to 30 days before it starts. Buy early, so you have time to correct a mistake. Courts have cancelled some fines for clear typos, but DARS has kept issuing them, so do not count on that.
The Karavanke Tunnel (Karavanški predor) between Slovenia and Austria has its own toll of €9 for cars. The vignette does not cover it.
- The fine is €300: It applies if cameras find no valid vignette for your plate.
- Check the plate: A wrong plate counts as no vignette. Compare the receipt with your registration character by character.
- Fix it early: You can correct the plate until the vignette becomes valid. Buy up to 30 days ahead.
- Cheapest option: A 7-day car vignette costs €16 in 2026.
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Buy your vignette at home, before the trip, on evinjeta.dars.si. Set the start date for the day you cross the border. Then compare the plate on the receipt with your car’s registration, character by character. Pay special attention to the letter O and the digit 0. This takes one minute and saves you €300.
📊 Slovenia Vignette Prices (2026 Rates)
| Vehicle Type | 7 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles (Class 1) | €8.00 | Not sold | €32.00 | €58.70 |
| Cars & SUVs (Class 2A) | €16.00 | €32.00 | Not sold | €117.50 |
| Vans & Campervans (Class 2B) | €32.00 | €64.10 | Not sold | €235.00 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fine for driving without a vignette in Slovenia?
The fine is €300. In Slovenia, a minor-offence fine is usually halved if you pay within 8 days. Check the notice you receive for the exact terms.
Can I buy a Slovenia vignette at the border?
Yes. You can buy it at petrol stations and border crossings. It is safer to buy it online at evinjeta.dars.si before you travel, so your vignette is valid when you enter the first motorway.
Does the e-vignette cover the Karavanke Tunnel?
No. The Karavanke Tunnel has a separate toll of €9 per crossing for cars.
What happens if I make a typo in my license plate?
The system sees a plate that does not match your car, so it treats the vignette as missing. You can correct the plate until the vignette becomes valid. If it is already valid, contact the DARS call center. If a camera catches you first, the fine can be €300.
official DARS e-vignette website. Fines and rules can change, so check it before your trip.
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